Birth Certificates & Identity Documents

Losing or needing to update a birth certificate or ID can be frustrating - but it's something you can fix. This page explains how to get, replace, or correct identity documents like birth certificates, Social Security cards, and state IDs.
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How to Get a Gender Marker Court Order

This resource gives step-by-step instructions for asking a Louisiana court to legally change the gender marker on your birth certificate.
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How to Update Your U.S. Passport

This resource explains how to update your U.S. passport for reasons like a name change, gender marker correction, or renewal, with steps based on your specific situation.
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How to Update Your Gender Marker

This resource explains how to update your gender marker on documents like your Louisiana ID or driver's license, birth certificate, passport, and Social Security records.
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